The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-10

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faith that, should he be called away
before his wife, the people whom he
had served 80 long and 30 well would,
not Rrudgingly, but cheerfully pay
their debt of honor to her.
Senator Cockrell said that however
he had differed with Gen. Logan, he
respected, admired, ioved and honored
him for his many noble, generous,
maguanimous aud ChivalTous qualities
of head aud heart-ths distinguishing
attributes Of the true soldier and great
ma smong all nations and tongues.
Senator Frye said that Senst1rs bad
t,day brought and would bring g5r-
lands and wreaths with which to
decorate the grave of the dead soldier
and Senator. He should content him.
self with offering SINCE flower.
L-gsn was an honest man. He did
not mean by that .he would not cal,
nor bear false witness aud that he had
not IAN itching PALM" but he meant
that he had an honest mind, an hon
est purpose, an honest habit OF think
ing. He meant that he never played
tricks with his mental machinery to
serve his own ends and his own pur-
poses, and never attempted jugglery
with it. He permitted his mind, in
spite Of his ambition, his predjudices,
his jealousies and his passions, to 60
straight forward in its operations; and
the result was confidence, followed
always by earnest, determined, intense
action. 1t was that which constituted
il nnoxja otrannth N thu Savoto
in the army, with the people.
Within few days he had seen an
item floating in the press to the effect
that during the Republican National
Convention in 1880, when 1t was APP
parent that Blaine could not be nomi-
mated, Senator'S Hale aud Frye had
visited Gen. Logan and rendered to
him the support of their fr ends for
the nomination if he would accept the
candidacy. OF course that was
myth. Senator's Hale and Frye knee
Logan too well to undertake to bride
him from his allegiance to Grant. In
conclusion he said; Logan was a
fearless, honest man. May our dear
Lord give him blessed rest and a
gloTius, INN o'tality.
Senator Plumb said that no one
would deny to Gen. Logan the rare
gifts and virtues which make their
possessor conspicuous anywhere. His
zeal was restless, his energy int snse,
his industry tireless, his intellect clear
and incisive, his courage mistaken in
any and every circumstance, his 10y
atty to truth and duty unbounded and
his fidelity to friendship lin these
days of self seekiDg) almost phencm.
email.
Senator Eyarts said the looms OF
time were never idle; the busy fingers
of the fates were ever weaving, as In
tapestry, the many threads and colors
which make out mems several lives,
and when these were exposed to
critics and admirers there would be
found few of a brighter color or of a
nobler pattern than that OF John A.
Logan.
Senator sabin said he would treat
the subject from personal standpoint
and from his own impressions and ex-
perience. He regarded L7gan as one
of the best OF men and noblest of
characters. He was a colossus among
the giants Of American history, and
his individuality and genius would e.
main impressed on American institu-
tons.
Senator Palmer said that il Logan
bad be en- FreDchman during the
throes of the revolution he would nave
been The Danton of that day, and his
motto that of his great prototype, "To
dare" and by that sign he would have
saved his country. II born in s witzsr-
land he would have been Winkel-
ried. II there wss to be a distinctive
type OF the Caucasian race it would
have as a sub structure the virtues
which have made the name Of Logan
fam ous-intrepidity of spirit, honesty
of purpose, generosity for the van
pushed and Catholiciiy of view for all.
Senator Ransom was prepared to
speak, but the proceedings had already
extended beyond the expected hour
for their termination and therefors
gave way to Senator Farwell, who,
after few remarks, moved the sdop- |
ton of the resolution offered by Sena-
tor Cullom. The resolution was
adopted and the Senate adjourned.